How a Supreme Court litigator prepared to challenge a president's signature initiative
In short: In November 2025, Neal Kumar Katyal faced the unprecedented task of convincing the Supreme Court to strike down a sitting president's major policy. This talk reveals the unconventional coaching and secret strategy he used to perform under immense pressure in the courtroom.
Neal Kumar Katyal, a veteran Supreme Court litigator, details his experience preparing for a high-stakes legal battle in November 2025. Tasked with challenging a president's signature initiative, Katyal sought guidance from four unexpected mentors and utilized a previously undisclosed secret weapon to navigate the courtroom proceedings.
The presentation, recorded at TED2026 on April 17, 2026, explores the psychological and strategic dimensions of high-pressure performance. Katyal's insights into connection and persuasion offer a new perspective on how professionals can prepare for moments that demand peak performance in adversarial environments.
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